Wales crowned Men’s Shore Angling Home Nations champions

There was reason for celebration for the Welsh men’s shore team after they were crowned team champions at the 2025 Sea Angling Liaison Committee (SALC) Home Nations Shore Angling Championships.

This year’s championships were staged over three days in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, with two sessions at Longfield Wall on the Foyle Estuary, either side of the middle session at Benone Strand on day two.

After three intense days of intense competition with England, Ireland and Scotland, it was the Welsh team of Dorian Harris, Ben Edwards, Rob Collins, Phil Jehu and Craig Maddock, managed by Ivor Smith, who edged it to ensure the trophy would be coming home to Wales.

Overall team result:

1st Wales 39pts

2nd England 38pts

3^rd Ireland 36pts

4th Scotland 35pts

Wales men’s shore team captain Dorian Harris said: “After two very challenging practice days, I could not be happier with the boys’ performance; was a great week away with some fantastic lads. We performed to our best abilities, what more could you ask for than to bring gold home.”

Dorian Harris with the trophy

Wales were also well represented across the board at this year’s championships, with the Ladies, junior (Under-16) and youth (Under-23) teams also performing admirably.

The Ladies’ team, managed by Julian Webb, included captain Laura Webb Donna Payne, Tina Lustig and Beverly Brown. After three hard days of fishing, the team returned home with their heads held high.

Overall Ladies’ result:

1st Scotland 44pts

2nd Ireland 40pts

3rd England 32pts

4th Wales 15pts

It was a memorable experience for the Welsh junior (Under-16) shore team of Dan Winter, Max Worsey, Jasper Lewis, Josh Badham and Jamie Thomas, managed for these championships by Ben Worsey,

Josh and Max earned their second Wales caps, while for Jamie, Jasper and Dan – this marked their first caps. A very bright future ahead for these talented young anglers.

Overall team result:

1^st Scotland 42pts

2^nd Ireland 38pts

3rd England 34pts

4^th Wales 27pts

The Welsh youth (Under-23) was managed by Tony Lewis and included Deian Parry (captain), Celt Jones, Dan Davis and Josh Norris. After a tough first day, the team improved over the second and third day, with every effort made by the team. Well done to all involved.

Overall team result:

1st Ireland 49pts

2nd England 41pts

3rd Wales 27pts